Pardes Jewish Day School is a welcoming community Jewish day school committed to exceptional secular and Jewish education with a focus on academics and character development.
We cultivate students' intellectual engagement and critical thinking while inspiring a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
We believe in a strong partnership between home and school and provide innovative, stimulating, and varied learning opportunities.
We approach Jewish education through the study of text, tradition, language, and history, and encourage a love of Torah, Israel, and Klal Yisrael (the Jewish people).
At Pardes, we recognize students as individuals with their own learning styles, interests, and strengths.
Your child will be known well by their teachers, which creates a sense of security where young learners feel safe to ask questions, take risks, and fail forward.
When they don't succeed on the first try, we provide the encouragement and skills to help them feel comfortable and confident enough to try again.
This cultivates a growth mindset, which enhances learning and achievement.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,650
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / May. 30
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pardes Jewish Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
288 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
respectful of yourself and other students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / May. 30
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,650
Tuition Notes
sibling discounts and affiliation discount with local congregations
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Laurence Harris
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess, Chief Science Officer, Homework Cafe, Judaism and Torah Study, Stem Club, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical Theater Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lower School Basketball Skills Development, Martial Arts Club, Various after school athletic opportunities
Chess, Chief Science Officer, Homework Cafe, Judaism and Torah Study, Stem Club, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical Theater Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lower School Basketball Skills Development, Martial Arts Club, Various after school athletic opportunities
School Notes
- At Pardes Jewish Day School, we embrace the Responsive Classroom model which emphasizes the integration of academics with critical social-emotional skills. This fosters an environment where students can do their best learning and become prepared to be successful contributors to the 21st-century workforce, as well as to their communities.Responsive Classroom is not a single class or special subject at Pardes. It is fully integrated into our curriculum and prevalent in every student's day. Our teachers reinforce critical social skills such as communication, collaboration, and flexibility within each and every subject. Students are expected to listen and incorporate their peers' ideas, manage differing work styles, navigate disagreements, and depend on each other for a collective outcome.This evidence-based practice has been used for more than 40 years and has been shown to improve teacher effectiveness, increase student achievement, and make for a safe, joyful school climate.
- AtPardes Jewish Day School, Lower School is all about exploration and discovery. We help students build an early excitement about learning that will carry them throughmiddle school, high school, and beyond. In our classrooms, we make space for children to explore and reflect on what they've learned. As active participants in their own education, they become motivated to use their skills to change the world. Our program is grounded inJewish values, which provides students with a deep connection to their heritage and a strong sense of belonging. Our program offers an environment where innovative learning and Jewish values meet.
- The Kaufman Valdes Middle School atPardes Jewish Day Schoolexists to help students maximize this important season of growth and change. From fifth through eighth grade, students take on more challenging academics, navigate rapid social and emotional growth, and learn how to lead and pursue their passions through extracurricular activities.
- A continuation of theResponsive Classroommodel found in Lower School, social-emotional learning is integrated into our curriculum, which allows middle school students to work on skills such as communication, collaboration, and flexibility daily. As they listen and incorporate their peers' ideas, manage differing work styles, navigate disagreements, and depend on each other for a collective outcome, they become equipped to thrive in high school, college, and careers.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pardes Jewish Day School cost?
Pardes Jewish Day School's tuition is approximately $12,650 for private students.
What schools are Pardes Jewish Day School often compared to?
Pardes Jewish Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Phoenix Hebrew Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Pardes Jewish Day School?
The acceptance rate of Pardes Jewish Day School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Pardes Jewish Day School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Arizona with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Pardes Jewish Day School offer?
Pardes Jewish Day School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Pardes Jewish Day School's ranking?
Pardes Jewish Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Pardes Jewish Day School?
The application deadline for Pardes Jewish Day School is Jan. 31 / May. 30.
In what neighborhood is Pardes Jewish Day School located?
Pardes Jewish Day School is located in the North Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 6 other private schools located in North Scottsdale.
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